Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager

Hazen and Sawyer; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee wastewater treatment initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, strong project management skills, and a PE license or the ability to obtain one. Responsibilities include managing design teams, preparing reports, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• North Carolina PE or licensed PE in another state with the ability to obtain a North Carolina PE within six months.
• Experience in roles including Task Manager and/or Design Lead.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, model, plan, and support the startup of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Act as design lead or project manager on multiple projects.
• Prepare facility assessment and design reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Workload estimation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Join our Hazen team and make the world a better place by providing superior solutions in all things water® for our clients.

Hazen is a creative, employee‑owned company with minimal bureaucracy and outstanding opportunities for motivated, talented people who enjoy teamwork, client service and solving our clients’ most difficult water challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, model, plan, and support the startup and operation of public sector wastewater treatment facilities.
• Serve as a critical part of the design team, acting as a design lead, task manager, or project manager on at least one large project and/or several smaller projects simultaneously.
• Prepare facility assessment and design reports, perform design calculations, process and hydraulic modeling, select and size equipment, and prepare design and construction documents.
• Support construction phase services in office and on the field, including site visits from planning through construction.
• Travel occasionally to project sites as needed.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, while receiving mentorship from senior staff and local office leadership.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• North Carolina PE or licensed PE in another state with the ability to obtain a North Carolina PE within six months of hire date.
• Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in roles including Task Manager and/or Design Lead.
• Experience supervising, coordinating, and reviewing work by junior and technical staff.
• Ability to estimate workload and develop schedules.
• Engagement with professional societies and similar organizations through meetings and conferences.
• Proficiency in standard software platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.

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